Everything you need to know about 2023 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge runner, RASCALLION. Trained by Vaughn Marshall, this gelding will will make his C&D bow on Saturday.
2) RASCALLION 14/1
Like Cousin Casey, RASCALLION will be using the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge as a prep run for the July – sentiments echoed by conditioner Vaughn Marshall. The gelding certainly prefers going a bit further than a mile, but if at his best should be competitive in this small field.
Jockey: Corne Orffer
Trainer: Vaughan Marshall
Owner: Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff) & Mr Bryn Ressell
Breeder: Dr V Kritzinger
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Sofala by Jet Master
Age: 5
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 122
Weight: 60
Draw: 2
Career Record: 18 runs (4 wins, 11 places)
Stakes Won: R957 525
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 3
Runs at 1600m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
3rd in 2023 WSB 1900 1900 (Gr 2) 1900m
1st in 2023 Anthonij Wyne Premier Trophy (Gr 2) 1800m
4th in 2022 Cape Mile (Gr 3) 1600m
2nd in 2021 Jonsson Workwear Cape Derby (Gr 1) 2000m
3rd in 2021 Politician Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
Trainer Comments:“It’s not ideal to bring him back in distance, but it’s all part of the preparation for the July.”
Winning Form Comments:2nd run after rest. Best MR:124. *Entered for HDJ 2023. Only beaten a length in the WSB 1900.
